PFW first-team all-tweeters

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Aug 24, 2011 at 12:01 AMAug 24, 2011 at 8:32 AM

Thanks to Twitter, fans now get to know things as mundane as where their favorite player went to lunch or as juicy as what a player thinks about politics. The online social networking and microblogging service is an amazing tool that allows fans to get to know players, coaches and owners off the field. At PFW, we’re big fans of Twitter. Here are 10 NFL personalities we follow and suggest you do (in alphabetical order):

Thanks to Twitter, fans now get to know things as mundane as where their favorite player went to lunch or as juicy as what a player thinks about politics. The online social networking and microblogging service is an amazing tool that allows fans to get to know players, coaches and owners off the field. At PFW, we’re big fans of Twitter. Here are 10 NFL personalities we follow and suggest you do (in alphabetical order):

Nick Barnett

Handle: @NickBarnett

Skinny: After live-tweeting his release from the Packers, the linebacker took to Twitter to ask followers where he should play in 2011. Bills fans won.

sample tweet: Went from the WEST to the MIDWEST to the EAST... On a blessed journey.. #billsnation

Darnell Dockett

Handle: @ddockett

Skinny: The Cardinals’ defensive tackle likes to talk trash via social media, calling out opponents and fans who challenge his play or team, and even the police. It’s all in good fun … we think.

sample tweet: “EVERYDAY” I wake up, I’m thinking how to get better, how to get more $, and how to be more sucessful! And I get on it asap! PRONTO!

John Elway

Handle: @johnelway

Skinny: Elway helped revolutionize Twitter for front offices, keeping fans notified during the Broncos’ head-coaching search, and even beating reporters to the punch.

sample tweet: Willis McGahee has officially signed and is a Bronco. He’s a true pro who will help us on the field and in the locker room.

Chris Harris

Handle: @ChrisHarrisNFL

Skinny: While not the household name of some of his peers, the Bears’ safety provides interesting analysis and is one of the best at interacting with his followers.

sample tweet: For those of you who just don’t get it. Teams are like family. If you attack one of us you attack all of us.

Jim Irsay

Handle: @JimIrsay

Skinny: Want random movie or music quotes, as well as breaking NFL news, from the head of your team? Then the Colts’ owner is worth a look, as he provides both, along with ticket and cash giveaways for his followers.